Information about the opening and closing of Trollstigen

Opening date 2025

The rockfall mitigation work carried out on Trollstigen has been a demanding task due to significant amounts of loose rocks, which have impacted the progress. However, following assessments by the county road administration, the 14th of July 2025 has now been set as planned date for the reopening of the iconic Trollstigen road.

Rerouting before opening:

Åndalsnes - Sjøholt (E136) to/from Geiranger: Åndalsnes – Sjøholt (E136) – Valldal (fv 650) – Geiranger (fv 63): 134 km, estimated driving time 2 hours 30 minutes.

Important information:

• From Åndalsnes: The section that is closed is between the Isterdalen in Rauma/Åndalsnes. Check Trollstigen Gjestegård www.trollstigen.no for 2025 opening hours
• From Valldal: The opening date fro Trollstigen from Valldal and up to the plateau can be earlier then the 14. July 2025. From Valldal to Trollstigen plateau: estimated driving time 40 minutes.

The area affected by rockfall is fortunately just a short stretch, but it means that you cannot access the winding road—neither by car, bike, nor on foot—until the official opening day. However, the Trollstigen Plateau viewpoint remains accessible on foot via the Kløvstien trail from Trollstigfoten, or by car or bike from Valldal.

The Trollstigen Plateau viewpoint at the top is open even when the road is closed. Traffic management may occur at the Trollstigen Plateau during certain periods to avoid disruptions.

• Please note that the National Tourist Route Geiranger - Trollstigen is closed during winter and typically opens from mid-May until the first snowfall in autumn.

How to experience the Trollstigen plateau even when the road is closed

Trollstigfoten – situated at the barrier used for closing the road in winter – can still be reached by foot, bike or car from Åndalsnes. From there, you can look up towards the architectural ramps at the viewpoint, Stigfossen waterfall and the road’s famous bends. On the way to Trollstigfoten, in Isterdalen valley, is Trollstigen Camping and Gjestegård, which not only offers accommodation but also has a café and a souvenir shop.

If you want to walk the Kløvstien path to Trollstigen, Trollstigfoten is one of two starting points for the walking route that runs on the opposite side of the valley. The route offers views directly across to the road's iconic hairpin bends. You can reach the viewpoint on Trollstigen plateau in about 1–3 hours, depending on how far down the valley you start the hike. The hike is medium-hard, so don’t forget to wear good hiking shoes! Guided tours are also available through the Norwegian Mountaineering Centre, Norsk Tindesenter.

Drive or cycle from Valldal - The Adventure Valley up to the viewpoint on the Trollstigen plateau. The route leads you past Gudbrandsjuvet gorge – itself an architectural viewpoint where you can experience steep mountainsides, the river and the gorge at close range.

Toilets

Please note that there are no public toilets at the Trollstigen Plateau viewpoint. The last toilet facilities on the route to the viewpoint are located at Gudbrandsjuvet. These toilets will remain open until the end of October, weather permitting. Please note that emptying of toilet waste from motorhomes and caravans is not permitted.

Road directions from Åndalsnes or Ålesund:

Åndalsnes or Ålesund –> Sjøholt (E136) –> Valldal (Fv 650) –> Trollstigen plateau (Fv 63).

• Estimated driving time from Åndalsnes or Ålesund to Valldal: 2 hours and 10 minutes.
• Estimated driving time from Valldal to Trollstigen plateau: 40–45 minutes.

Road directions from Geiranger:

Drive the Ørnevegen road to Eidsdal, take the ferry to the village of Linge, then continue to Valldal.

• Estimated driving time from Geiranger: 1 hour and 15 minutes – including the scenic ferry crossing.